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Northrop Grumman Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer in Saint Augustine, Florida

Requisition ID: R10171509

  • Category: Engineering

  • Location: Saint Augustine, Florida, United States of America | Melbourne, Florida, United States of America | Unknown City, Florida, United States of America

  • Clearance Type: Secret

  • Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

  • Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

  • Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be supporting our Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation development team in either Melbourne, FL or Saint Augustine, FL. This position also has the option for a hybrid telecommuting schedule with the ability to support on site in Melbourne, FL and St Augustine, FL as the business requires.

The engineer will provide organizational and technical leadership and direction across the Digital Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) thrust across multiple sites. This position will also involve managing project development thru production transition, providing mentorship to team members, and managing project goals, objectives, schedules and cost while adhering to company policy.

As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation development team, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, as well as digital capabilities. The role requires incorporation of requirements into development plans and evaluation of performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency. In addition, you will identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure R&D contractual obligations (technical, schedule, and cost) are met and product quality is maintained. In this role, you will provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques, and ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management. In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. Budgeting and Project Management skills will be utilized to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Defining Systems requirements.

  • General knowledge of other related disciplines.

  • Problem Solving Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems.

  • Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.

  • Discretion/Latitude Works under only general direction.

  • Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

  • Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

  • Impact Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects.

  • Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.

  • Liaison Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.

  • Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 or 9/80 work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. .

This requisition may be filled at a Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 4 years related engineering experience, OR Master's Degree with 3 years related engineering experience; OR PhD and 0 years

  • Experience with using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio)

  • Familiarity system engineering processes

  • Ability to travel 20-35% of the time

  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access in a reasonable amount for time as required by the business.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 8 years related engineering experience, OR Master's Degree with 6 years related engineering experience; OR PhD and 4 years related engineering experience

  • Experience with using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio)

  • Familiarity system engineering processes

  • Ability to travel 20-35% of the time

  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access in a reasonable amount for time as required by the business.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A current and active DoD Secret level security clearance with a periodic re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years

  • Current Special Program Access

  • Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information

  • Experience in the development, integration, and deployment of network architecture and digital infrastructure

  • Experience in generating requirements, specifically, the ability to turn vague customer needs or stakeholder inputs into requirements.

  • Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers such as Air Force and Navy

  • Proposal experience, and experience in other early phases of program lifecycle

  • Advanced Communication Systems Experience

  • Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules and high delivery rates

  • Siemens NX, TcE, CPLM, SAP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems

  • CAM Experience

  • Experience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systems

  • Experience with production assembly/fabrication including Digital Transformation, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Systems Integration, IIoT, RFID, and/or production manufacturing operations

  • Extensive experience working with Edge Devices (EUD) (HoloLens1, HoloLens2, Tablets)

  • Working knowledge of classified information systems infrastructure

  • Digital Manufacturing experience

  • Architecture, Design & Integration experience for engineering systems and software

  • Technical Writing capability

  • Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)

  • Strong Familiarity with Process Development & Controls

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Please note:

Salary ranges will be dependent upon where the position is based and follows our company geographic salary bands aligned with position. Specific salary offers for candidate selected will be commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $92,600 - $146,300

Salary Range 2: $114,900 - $181,400

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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